GPS co-ords

Submitted: Thursday, Oct 02, 2008 at 17:49

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Member - John S (QLD)

Hi,

just wondering if anyone in FNQ had some co-ordinates of some good camping spots on rivers that they would like to share. i have just spent the day driving around using natmap and gps, but there are so many homesteads and private properties that i didn't like to proceed through their gates.
and also on the off chance that someone out there would like to share the coordinates of the 'natural bridge' near watsonville in fnq.
anything would be very much appreciated.

regards,
John

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Reply By: Member - Tony B (QLD) - Thursday, Oct 02, 2008 at 17:55

Thursday, Oct 02, 2008 at 17:55

John. Have lots of good spots but sorry never though of GPSing them. Google Earth may be able to help in that department though. Question is how many people do you tell about these spots? That is what I will have to consider, as we can still go there and there will only be us. ;-). Cheers Tony

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Reply By: Member - John S (QLD) - Thursday, Oct 02, 2008 at 18:02

Thursday, Oct 02, 2008 at 18:02

no worries Tony. i understand your right to keep your spots.
John

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Reply By: Members-Neil & Margie-Cairns - Thursday, Oct 02, 2008 at 19:41

Thursday, Oct 02, 2008 at 19:41

G'day John ,

the co ords for the Natural bridge are 17 19'28,74"s 145 17'09,73"e , have a look a few hundered metres down stream there's a good little spot to camp ,, getting the track right is the hard part , but worth it !!

All the best ,, Neil

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Follow Up By: Members-Neil & Margie-Cairns - Thursday, Oct 02, 2008 at 19:42

Thursday, Oct 02, 2008 at 19:42

thats on Google Earth by the way !!

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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Friday, Oct 03, 2008 at 08:29

Friday, Oct 03, 2008 at 08:29

Hi Neil,

Is that track (and the bridge) accessible by anyone or is it on private land, requiring land owners permission.

I would like to check out that location next time i'm in the area and need to work out if i need to contact someone beforehand or just rock up and talk to the property nearby.

Thanks

Andrew

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Follow Up By: Members-Neil & Margie-Cairns - Friday, Oct 03, 2008 at 12:42

Friday, Oct 03, 2008 at 12:42

G'day Andrew ,,
that area is accessible by anyone ,, there is a small spot you can camp just down stream from the bridge ,, you'll see a track going into it ,, good sandy (but smallish) spot on the banks of the river (no crocs either) ,, you can walk either way and see some very good sights ,, if you look around a bit further you will pick up a fer dams ,, most of them you will need to let the station owners know you are there so they know someone is about !!

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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Friday, Oct 03, 2008 at 13:16

Friday, Oct 03, 2008 at 13:16

Thanks for that Neil,

Andrew

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Reply By: Member - John S (QLD) - Thursday, Oct 02, 2008 at 19:46

Thursday, Oct 02, 2008 at 19:46

thanks neil,
i'll try and have a look tomorrow. really appreciate it.

John

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Follow Up By: Members-Neil & Margie-Cairns - Thursday, Oct 02, 2008 at 20:22

Thursday, Oct 02, 2008 at 20:22

Are you in Cairns at the moment ,, if so , for how long ,, might be able to meet you and let you in on a few others !!

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Reply By: Member - John S (QLD) - Thursday, Oct 02, 2008 at 21:02

Thursday, Oct 02, 2008 at 21:02

hi neil,

i actually live on the tablelands. it would be good to catch up and swap information but i cant see when i would be down there next.
you could email me at...john.stanton@westnet.com.au

John

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